Saturday 9th October
One of those mornings when we wake up so tired we have no idea where we are. Still in Kozakli and work to be done on the car before we leave, was the answer. So tired last night that the fact that the shock absorber fell off didn't register. Peter Banham put that back on in a flash but with enough time for Rachel to ask him why we are the only car in the rally which literally can't get up the hills. He put Paddy on to looking at the throttle which wasn't opening properly! Between them they took a stop from the accelerator and did a few adjustments and whoa! we have revs! Off we flew at speed we haven't experienced in Plymouth before. Peter was worried we wouldn't handle it, but we did. We had already decided that we wouldn't do the time trials today. After yesterday's effort to improve our position only ended in disaster, we decided to go to Abant by the motorway. A bit lazy but a lovely run through and arrived in SNOW!!! We've had it all.
Saturday 9th October
One of those mornings when we wake up so tired we have no idea where we are. Still in Kozakli and work to be done on the car before we leave, was the answer. So tired last night that the fact that the shock absorber fell off didn't register. Peter Banham put that back on in a flash but with enough time for Rachel to ask him why we are the only car in the rally which literally can't get up the hills. He put Paddy on to looking at the throttle which wasn't opening properly! Between them they took a stop from the accelerator and did a few adjustments and whoa! we have revs! Off we flew at speed we haven't experienced in Plymouth before. Peter was worried we wouldn't handle it, but we did. We had already decided that we wouldn't do the time trials today. After yesterday's effort to improve our position only ended in disaster, we decided to go to Abant by the motorway. A bit lazy but a lovely run through and arrived in SNOW!!! We've had it all.
Well done both of you. We thought you had lost your blackberry as there was no messages on your blog. You are doing well and so is the Chrysler and improving your position almost daily, although it will be more difficult with the better roads from now on.
ReplyDeleteAlthough easier now that you have full power on the throttle!
Keep it up and keep the adrenalyn flowing.
Love Daddy
Not long to go before the pleasures of Paris will be before you. It sounds as though the journey has been quite challenge. Keep it up. We will be there to welcome you into Paris.
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Very pleased to find an updated blog this morning. You had gone very quiet! What an adventure you are both having. Sounds like the new day jobs will be "Master Mechanics". Look forwad to hearing more and seeing photographs on your return.
ReplyDeleteAll well here. George happy at Maidwell. Boys thrashed at rugby by Spratton and Bedford respectively on Saturday!
Hope you have a good run to Paris. Bon Voyage.
love Henny
hi girls, have been following with interest. was hoping to meet you in paris but sadly will be in london that weekend. will catch up soon , cant wait to see you. have fun, be safe!
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Glad your back in touch ladies, a lot of people watching your climb back progress after your mech failure. Please look after the old Lady on the last stages, I think she has done you proud.
ReplyDeleteSee you in Paris.
Mike Mahoney
Girls, Beattie and I are so pround of you! have you lost your tempers yet. nearly at Paris, sadly, I can't join you as I am selling cattle that day.
ReplyDeleteBig hugs and until I see you again - our love
A
Great to hear more news and that you're still on the road - with more power! Sue. xx
ReplyDeleteGained another couple of places, excellent. Well done and keep it up for the last few laps
ReplyDeleteLove Daddy